A Tech Pro Breaks Down The Settings To Change If You Want Your iPhone To ‘Secretly’ Stop Listening To You
December 28, 2024 by Lisa Cupido
Your iPhone is probably listening in on you and waiting for specific trigger words (such as “Hey Siri”) so that it can respond to your needs with efficiency. While Apple’s reasons for listening may not be all nefarious (though it’s hard to argue they aren’t self-serving), this doesn’t mean you’re going to necessarily feel comfortable with your phone more or less spying on you.
Our devices are becoming increasingly more sophisticated in the ways in which they track us, and it’s difficult to prevent this from happening completely unless you commit to abolishing several apps, including social media and even weather apps that can compromise your data, security, and privacy. But you can take steps to prevent your iPhone from “secretly” listening in on you, as one tech expert explains:
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Turn off these three settings ASAP to retain more privacy.